Denver State: Colorado Country: United States
Denver By The Numbers:
Population: 554,636; 2.4 million metro area Land Area: 154.63 square miles/ 399 square kilometers Elevation: 5,280 feet/ 1,609 meters Average Annual Rainfall: 15.4 inches/ 38 centimeters Average Annual Snowfall: 55.4 inches Average/ 104 centimeters Average February Temperature: 33 degrees F/ 1 degree C Average August Temperature: 72 degrees F/ 22 degrees C Average Sunshine Days: 300+
Quick Facts:
Major Industries: Communications, Utilities, Transportation, Aerospace. Electricity: 110-120 volts AC, 60Hz; flat two-pin plugs are standard. Ethnic mix: 50.1% Caucasian, 31.7% Hispanic, 11.1% African-American, 2.8% Asian & Pacific Islander, 1.3% Native American, 3% multiracial. Time zone: GMT - 7. Country dialing code: 1. Area Code: 303 or 720 (must be included when dialing local calls).
Did You Know?
Denver is ranked the "thinnest" city in America by the American Cancer Society. It resides 346 miles/557 kilometers west of the exact center of the continental United States. Colorado brews more beer than any other state.
Orientation:
Denver is bordered by the Great Plains towards the east, and the Rocky Mountains in the west; it is part of the Colorado Front Range area.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000
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Denver Travel Experiences
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Arriving in Denver
Denver is probably the best place to start a visit to the USA. It has a huge, modern, well planned international airport; modern highways... Continue reading »
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Touristy Hightlights with commentary
The longest layover of my trip thus far has been spent idly in Denver. Visiting a friend who moved here almost two years ago, I’ve been... Continue reading »
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long day of travelling
We got back to Seattle about 0130. I took the time to pack, do some washing and organise my transport for the day. Having not slept the n... Continue reading »
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Digital travel
So it's t-minus 52 hours until taking off for San Francisco. The usual pre-trip buzz is creeping up a few notches. Plus the p... Continue reading »
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Day 1: Melbourne-Denver
The day to leave arrived quicker than expected. Everyone was excited at 6.30am beginning our journey, cheerful rather than tearful goodby... Continue reading »
Popular Denver Hotels
- Residence Inn Denver City Center
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